# Hawkesbury Pre School

Hawkesbury Pre School is a sessional pre-school at In the grounds of Canvey Infant School, Long Road, CANVEY ISLAND, SS8 0JG, in Canvey Village, Essex. It is registered for 40 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/hawkesbury-pre-school-ey448246  
Last checked 31 October 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Sessional pre-school
- Address: In the grounds of Canvey Infant School, Long Road, CANVEY ISLAND, SS8 0JG
- Registered places: 40
- Phone: 01268 514045
- Ofsted URN: EY448246

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 11 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448246

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since May 2012 (Reference EY448246). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448246)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 11 May 2022). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448246)
- Registered places: 40 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448246)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: In the grounds of Canvey Infant School, Long Road, CANVEY ISLAND, SS8 0JG

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=51.519118,0.571879

- 10 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: New Road Fields, 0.1 miles
- Park: Canvey Dyke, 0.2 miles
- Park: First Avenue Green, 0.3 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Essex there are about 2.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canvey Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 3–11 | Good (November 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Canvey Island Infant School and Nursery | Primary | 3–7 | Standards maintained (February 2025) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| William Read Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Standards maintained (April 2025) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Northwick Park Primary and Nursery Academy | Primary | 2–11 | School remains Good (Improving) (May 2023) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| St Joseph's Catholic Primary School and Nursery | Primary | 2–11 | Good (February 2024) | yes | 0.7 miles |
| St Katherine's Church of England Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | Good (July 2024) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Winter Gardens Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 0.9 miles |
| Lubbins Park Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (February 2025) | yes | 1.2 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Play Planet Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/play-planet-pre-school-ey545238) | Outstanding |  |  | 0.3 miles |
| [The Kids Playhouse Day And Afterschool Care](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/the-kids-playhouse-day-and-afterschool-care-2589212) | Good |  |  | 0.5 miles |
| [Roland Lodge - The Lodge](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roland-lodge-the-lodge-2851332) |  |  |  | 0.7 miles |
| [Roland Lodge Daycare The Hub](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/roland-lodge-daycare-the-hub-2843639) | Good |  |  | 0.9 miles |
| [Just Imagine Day Nursery - Canvey Island](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/just-imagine-day-nursery-canvey-island-ey545732) | Good |  |  | 1.0 miles |
| [Pumpkins Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/pumpkins-day-nursery-402106) | Report card Jan 2026 |  |  | 1.0 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Hawkesbury Pre School's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Hawkesbury Pre School Outstanding at its inspection on 11 May 2022, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Hawkesbury Pre School take?

Hawkesbury Pre School is registered with Ofsted for up to 40 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Hawkesbury Pre School?

Benfleet is the nearest station we know of, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Hawkesbury Pre School?

You can call 01268 514045.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY448246)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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